Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE, September, 2024: The UAE’s real estate sector welcomes a distinguished new player with the establishment of One Development, a homegrown international boutique developer with offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Poised to elevate the country’s real estate industry standards, One Development is set to launch its flagship AED 2 billion project in Dubai’s City of Arabia, expected to become an iconic strategic development that will attract investors. With a strong commitment to innovation, artificial intelligence integration, community and sustainability, One Development aims to deliver exceptional living spaces that harmoniously connect people and places, guided by a vision of crafting unique…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September, 2024 – eZhire, the Middle Easts’ first app-based, on-demand car rental platform, is breaking new ground by offering deposit-free rentals to drivers as young as 18. This first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE removes traditional barriers like credit card and deposit requirements, allowing young adults, including students and new drivers, to rent cars easily and affordably. Founded to disrupt the conventional car rental process, eZhire eliminates the need for cumbersome paperwork, upfront deposits, and physical storefronts. Instead, the fully digital service provides customers with 24/7 access to vehicles, delivered straight to their doorsteps. With this latest offering,…

Riyadh, September, 2024 – As part of its corporate expansion, Amsa Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Muin Serhan as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned hotelier with an international background, Serhan will report to Mohammad Alathel, founder and now Managing Director of the Saudi hospitality startup. Serhan brings 24 years of global experience with leading hotel chains to his new role. His award-winning career has demonstrated his ability to successfully build and operate large properties in various locations, both within the Kingdom and abroad. Mohammad Alathel, Managing Director of Amsa Hospitality, commented, “I am thrilled to…

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that seven models[1] in its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED lineup are the first in the industry to receive both the True Cinema Black and HDR Brightness Accuracy certifications from Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), a leading German electrical engineering certification institute. “Technology continues to advance, enabling us to deliver an unmatched cinematic experience right in our customers’ homes,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President and Deputy Head of R&D Team, Visual Display Business. “We are committed to setting the highest standards for picture quality in both high-resolution and big-screen TVs, and we are proud that our Neo…

The Family Development Foundation (FDF) launched the first edition of the ‘Little Inspirers Forum’ recently, and it will continue until September 14, with the participation of over 50 children. The key objective of this forum is to attain a comprehensive vision of meeting the needs of women and children, ensuring the sustainable development of families, and highlighting the significant role of families in promoting social development. Furthermore, it seeks to ensure a competitive society driven by science and knowledge and values the capabilities of children as the fuel for a prosperous future. The forum, organized under the theme ‘Young Ages,…

In a heartfelt tribute to both the UAE’s values and the spirit of Onam, Burjeel Medical City (BMC) created a special pookkalam—a traditional floral carpet—to mark the Indian harvest festival. This year’s floral display symbolized the UAE’s focus on tolerance, generosity, peace, sustainability and innovation, while also embracing the spirit of Onam, a festival known for its message of togetherness. The giant pookkalam, made with 600kg of fresh flowers flown in from India, was arranged by over 100 healthcare workers in the atrium of BMC, the flagship hospital of Burjeel Holdings. A unique feature of the floral arrangement was its nod to…

ABU DHABI, September 2024 – ESMAA, an Abu Dhabi-based rights management entity representing global music stakeholders in the Gulf and Middle East, and Anghami (NASDAQ: ANGH), the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa region, announce a new music licensing agreement on behalf of independent music publishers. This deal marks the resolution of a legal dispute between ESMAA (representing PopArabia and Reservoir) and Anghami, clearing the path for a new joint performance and mechanical licensing agreement based on global practices for representation, reporting, and claims. ESMAA represents the repertoire of PopArabia, including the company’s…

Lamar Holding and Asyad Group Announce EPC Contract Award to TOP Engineering /Shaanxi Construction Corporation for Haradh and Wudaihi Housing Project, Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Construction Commencement Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Lamar Holding and Asyad Group, the primary developers of the Haradh and Wudaihi Staff Housing Complexes, are excited to announce the awarding of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to TOP Engineering/Shaanxi Construction Corporation, through their SPV (First Developers Real Estate Development Company). This announcement coincides with the official groundbreaking ceremony, which marks the commencement of construction for the project. The development will deliver over 140,000 square meters of…

Following recent changes to the Greek and Portuguese Golden Visa schemes, Cyprus’ Permanent Residency Programme now offers the most cost-effective route into the EU. A minimum investment of €300,000 (+VAT) into a residential property allows individuals, and their families, to qualify for permanent residency in the country, which is now over €50,000 cheaper than the equivalent scheme in Malta and over €200,000 cheaper than Germany and Greece. While Ireland, Spain and Portugal have all closed their entries via real estate investment and Greece has most recently raised its Golden Visa entry threshold costs significantly. According to Cyprus’ largest development group,…

For Panasonic, Saudi Arabia is the primary market for Wiring Devices across the Middle East and Africa region. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Panasonic Electric Works Middle East & Africa (PEWMEA), a division of Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE (PMMAF) in collaboration with Al Manara Electric Trading Co. Ltd., has introduced a new range of wiring devices for the region. Designed to enhance living spaces, the elegant ‘Ovella’ series made its first appearance at a launch event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 1st September 2024. Made in Thailand, Ovella Series which come in a matte finish, not only…